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As it's been mentioned, the more ram you can afford the better off you are. I would suggest a minimum of 2 gigs. The other suggestion I would make is to have at least 2 hard drives. However, more isn't necessarily better here. While it is better to have 2 or more hard drives because "scratch...

Just one thought, how much space is available on your hard drive(s) as compared to last year? Checkers

Hey Chris (and Rep), The link I posted is, more or less, a guide system that "locks" the saw into a channel to keep it from wandering. However, a circular saw and just about any straight edge would work. Just clamp the straight edge to the substrate and cut away. The trick to a good, clean...

A tool is only as good as the user :) You may want to google "rail saw" Here's one another shop I know recommended, although he's in Sweden... http://www.festoolusa.com/ProductDetails.aspx?id=3&prodid=561174 Checkers

I don't know if this will help, but it may be worth a look... http://classiccarclipart.com/ Checkers

Hiya Jamie, I'm from the camp that swears by a service contract. Sure it would be nice to know how to troubleshoot and fix my own printers, but if I'm fixing my machine, it means that I'm not making money. Besides, I'm a production person that makes money by designing and making signs, graphics...

If you're opening up a "contract shop" I assum it means that you plan on doing a lot of printing. So, as much as I think most of the other recommendations may be ok for a smaller shop, you're going to need something a little more automated. I would recommend that you investigate Seal or GBC and...

True Gino, But I'm sure there are many more that feel intimidated or embarrassed to step up and show their stuff. Heck, I would even entertain posting some of my old designs if it meant I would get a free reworking of my design :) Checkers

I think it would be fun to get the participants here, who are in need of a make-over, to submit their own logo/design/signage/etc. It would help the individual while helping the trade :) Checkers

206, I use the original Rapid Tac or Rapid Prep to clean a surface before installing. But, just about any cleaner that doesn't contain amonia or parafins will be ok too. Call or email Roger or Jeff at Rapid Tac for some free samples and a distributor near you. Grass, If you'r egood at dry...

Hiya Pete, I never been exposed to one yet. However, I know of one shop, up in Canada, using a Matan and he seems to like it, or at least, he has nothing bad to say about it :) Checkers

Software is really personal preference. Whatever you know or like the best is what I suggest you use. Support for all of them are about the same. I've been using CorelDraw 12 to cut to my D60 for about 2 years now with very few problems. Most of which were caused by a loose nut behind the...

I agree with Jack that the Corel Graphics Suite offers the most bang for your buck. I use it as my primary design program and rarely have the need for anything else. If you do some searching, you'll also find that you may be able to cut directly from CorelDRAW without the need of a bridge...

I ran a Novajet 700 for several years. Yes, it can print "outdoor durable" graphics using GO+ inks, but I would not recommend it for anything other than short term banners, or in situations where it will not receive direct exposure to sunlight. I've printed rigid signs, used UV laminate and edge...

Hiya Buddy, I've only used Onyx and have nothing to compare it to. But I found it to be a fairly simple and straight forward program. From what I recall, it drives most printers and can run mulitple printers at the same time. Profile management was fairly easy and it had some nice recall...

Go old school. Blow it up using an overhead projector and redraw it by hand. If you want me to do it, I can, but it will cost ya :) Checkers

I like your boss' can do attitude :) Sometimes it takes some practice, but things will eventually work out. Cheers, Checkers

Chopper (and just about anyone else) knows more about your equpment than I do. So maybe he can guide you better if I make this suggestion? Sequence plotting just a function of your cutting software that tells the plotter which letters and shapes get cut first. So, if you're cutting text that...

Hey Rod, I was wondering if anyone was going to ask that question or expand on Terry's comment about wallpapering. Yes, the edge can print tiled graphics without issues. From what I recall, the only limitation is your computer's processing power. You can set the overlap, color manage, and...

What software are you using? What plotter are you using? How many are you attempting to cut at once? Are you cutting the graphic with a "weed" border? Is the plotter cutting the graphic in the right order? Do you have the option to "sequence" plot with your plotter software? Checkers